Big Bend in DecemberI was planning on doing the Outer Mountain Loop December 15 through 18 and was wondering whether there will be Snow in the Chisos Moutains and generally what the conditions are like that time of ye...

Short Sleeve Baselayer with a collarI like long sleeve baselayers that zip because they have slightly raised collars or mock necks.
Are there are short sleeve base layers that have more than a t-shirt collar?

Re: Ounces and CentsIt seems like big ticket weight savings items, or at least the ones that I want, are around $200.
Right now I want a hooded insulating jacket, sleeping bag/quilt, and new pack. Each is around $2...